Al-Qaradawi and the New Religious Conflict with Israel

Posted on: May 17th, 2013

Al-Qaradawi's visit and statements also serve as a reminder that the Israeli-Arab conflict is centered, more than ever, around religion.

Media Yawns as Palestinians in Syria Killed, Injured, Displaced

Posted on: May 12th, 2013

Palestinians in Lebanon are subjected to apartheid laws that deny them work, social and health benefits, and freedom of movement.

Kerry Betting on the Wrong Horses

Posted on: May 8th, 2013

The Arab League is an incompetent and ineffectual body that has long been ridiculed by most Arabs.

Checkpoints Stop Terrorists, not Elections

Posted on: May 5th, 2013

Israel has never stopped Palestinians from holding free elections or implementing administrative and financial reforms.

Palestinian Journalists Declare War on Israeli Colleagues

Posted on: April 28th, 2013

PA officials and journalists later explained that the ban does not apply to some journalists working for the Israeli daily Ha'aretz and who report on 'Palestinian suffering.'

Salam Fayyad and the ‘Major Blow’ to Peace

Posted on: April 21st, 2013

As prime minister of the Palestinian Authority, Fayyad was never involved in any of the peace talks with Israel.

Mashaal Cannot Change Hamas

Posted on: April 16th, 2013

Even if Mashaal himself changes, Hamas will always remain the same Hamas.

Why Salam Fayyad Stood No Chance against Fatah

Posted on: April 14th, 2013

Fayyad has no grassroots support or political power bases among Palestinians.

Raping Women in the Name of Islam

Posted on: April 7th, 2013

A fatwa allows the jihadis to have sexual intercourse with women who fall captive during war.

Jihadis Exploit Muslim Girls

Posted on: April 3rd, 2013

The fatwa purportedly allows the jihadis, who abandoned their wives to fight against Assad's regime, to marry girls for a few hours to satisfy their sexual needs.

Palestinians Impose Severe Restrictions on Foreign Media

Posted on: March 28th, 2013

The Palestinian Authority, which has often displayed a large degree of intolerance toward journalists who refuse to serve as a mouthpiece for its leaders, wants to work only with sympathetic reporters.

Palestinians to US: We Hate You, So Please Pay Us More

Posted on: March 24th, 2013

Like the rest of the Arab and Islamic countries, Palestinians have been told that the U.S. is the "Great Satan" and the number one enemy of all Arabs and Muslims.

Ten Points the U.S. Must Consider in Dealing with the Palestinians

Posted on: March 17th, 2013

As Obama visits the region, he would do well to take the following facts into consideration.

Palestinians Plan ‘Warm’ Welcome for Obama

Posted on: March 10th, 2013

When and if Obama visits, he will be reminded of the fact that many Palestinians continue to regard the U.S. as an enemy, not a friend.

Gaza Exporting Terrorists to Syria

Posted on: March 3rd, 2013

The Gaza Strip is swarming with radical Islamist groups whose goal is to destroy Israel and the U.S. Most emerged after the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in 2005.

Palestinians Plan Violence so US Extracts Israeli Concessions

Posted on: February 26th, 2013

It now remains to be seen whether Obama is aware of this attempt to put pressure on him, or whether he will continue to turn a blind eye.

What Is Really Blocking the Peace Process?

Posted on: February 24th, 2013

Today, it is clearer than ever that neither Hamas nor Fatah is interested in achieving unity -- each for its own reasons.

The West Ignores Abbas, Hamas Silencing of Critics

Posted on: February 17th, 2013

As far as many Western governments and journalists are concerned, physical assaults on Palestinian reporters in the Gaza Strip are fine as long as they are not perpetrated by Israel.

Egyptians See Hamas as Meddling in Their Affairs

Posted on: February 10th, 2013

The downfall of the Mubarak regime has been a great blessing for Hamas, which has since emerged as a major player in the Palestinian and regional arena.

Palestinians’ Nazi-Style Youth Movement Prepares for Jihad

Posted on: February 3rd, 2013

How can anyone talk about the two-state solution when thousands of Palestinian children are being trained to use weapons and explosives to replace Israel with an Islamic state?